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Area Model for Multiplication

How to Use an Area Model for Multiplication—A Kid-Friendly Guide

Oct 30, 2026 | Calabasas Blog

Mathnasium tutors explain what the area model is and how to use it for multi-digit multiplication using simple, step-by-step visual examples.

Back to School Math Prep for Calabasas Students (Grades 1–8)

Aug 19, 2026 | Calabasas Blog

Mathnasium education specialists share a practical back-to-school math prep framework to help Calabasas students build confidence and reduce summer learning loss.

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Percent to Fraction: Quick Conversion Steps

Jun 24, 2026 | Calabasas Blog

Mathnasium tutors explain what percent means, show percent to fraction conversion steps with worked examples, and share the mistakes students make most often.

Regular vs. Irregular Polygons: What's the Difference?

Jun 2, 2026 | Calabasas Blog

Mathnasium tutors explain what makes a polygon regular, how irregular polygons differ, and why the distinction matters from grade 3 through middle school.

Why Can’t You Divide by Zero? The Answer That Finally Makes Sense

May 4, 2026 | Calabasas Blog

Your child knows you can't divide by zero, but can they explain why? Discover the math behind the rule in a student-friendly way that makes sense.

Mathnasium Vs Competitors (From Kids Who've Tried Both)

Sep 24, 2024 | Calabasas Blog

As an ex-public math teacher of 7 years, I can say firsthand that any math program that is able to meet individual students at their level and build from there complements the standard classroom setting in a much-needed way. While Competitors and Mathnasi..

Athletes and Mathematicians: The Perfect Pair

May 23, 2022 | Calabasas Blog

Have you ever paused to consider how athletes continue to break records? How do they keep getting better and faster? The answer involves math! Many professional athletic teams now hire mathematicians to help them perform at their optimum ability. F..

What Can Mathnasium Offer Your Advanced Math Student?

May 21, 2022 | Calabasas Blog

Does your student have unusual speed and accuracy while solving math problems? Can your student solve math problems in multiple ways? Does your student grasp math concepts and strategies quickly? Sounds like you have an ADVANCED MATH STUDENT! Yay..

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